
Nursing
Undergraduate program · Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Modality
In-person
Duration
4 years
Campus
Samborondón, Guayaquil
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About the program
Study Nursing at ECOTEC
The Nursing program prepares well-rounded professionals in clinical care and the human life cycle, grounded in the epistemological foundations of nursing and in administrative, educational, and research processes. The program prepares nurses who are capable of responding to the population’s health needs and problems in both hospital and community settings.
Degree awarded
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
CES Resolution: RPC-SO-24-No.359-2025

Graduate profile
What you will be able to do
When you graduate from Nursing, you will have developed these professional competencies.
Carry out processes of analysis and interpretation of information in diverse contexts, promoting the assessment of data to make well-founded judgments, while maintaining a reflective and respectful approach toward different positions for the purpose of contributing effective solutions to complex problems.
Effectively lead work teams, assuming commitments that contribute to the improvement and development of an organization, promoting collaborative leadership to strengthen cohesion and achieve common objectives, with an ethical and responsible attitude in joint decision-making for conflict resolution.
Generate original ideas in diverse contexts, promoting the association of concepts and the identification of relationships among factors to address challenges innovatively, while maintaining an open and flexible attitude toward change with a critical approach to implementing original and creative solutions.
Develop a logical and structured sequence of research processes autonomously and creatively to generate new knowledge and apply and strengthen existing knowledge, collecting and analyzing data clearly and coherently, while maintaining a critical and ethical approach throughout all stages of the research process.
Identify different pathologies in patients, using clinical knowledge of nursing standards and protocols to make clinical decisions and develop research activities that significantly improve patient care with efficiency and responsibility.
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing the patient environment, using clinical techniques and procedures to identify emergency situations and assess safety and infection-control aspects in order to exercise leadership in professional practice.
Apply physical patient assessment by performing psychological and emotional assessment of the patient, evaluating the function of organs and systems, and developing patient care planning to improve practices by establishing appropriate care objectives and strategies with responsibility and empathy.
Develop an accurate nursing diagnosis by establishing care-management objectives, designing intervention planning, and proposing the implementation of the hospitalized patient’s care plan in order to integrate appropriate interventions while demonstrating ethics and proactivity in professional actions.
Career opportunities
Where do Nursing professionals work?
A Nursing professional is responsible for the direct care of people at every stage of life: they assess the patient, formulate the nursing diagnosis, and plan and carry out the care plan. Studying Nursing in Ecuador allows you to work in hospitals, health centers, and community programs, as well as to lead teams, educate the public, and conduct research to improve care.
Hospital Care
You provide care to hospitalized patients in clinical, surgical, or emergency units: you administer treatments, monitor vital signs, and apply safety and infection control protocols.
Community Health
You work at health centers and in prevention programs, such as vaccination, prenatal care, and chronic disease follow-up, working directly with families and communities.
Nursing Services Management
You coordinate nursing teams, organize shifts and resources, supervise the quality of care, and ensure that the unit's standards and protocols are followed.
Health Education
You design and lead talks, workshops, and campaigns that teach patients, caregivers, and schools how to prevent disease and manage treatments at home.
Nursing Research
You collect and analyze clinical data to evaluate nursing interventions and propose evidence-based improvements that raise the quality of patient care.
Home and Geriatric Care
You support older adults and recovering patients at home or in care facilities, planning care according to their physical and emotional condition.
Study plan
Curriculum and brochure
Download the complete study plan and program information in PDF.
Admissions
Admission requirements
Have these documents ready for your admission process. Your advisor will confirm whether your program requires any additional documents.
ID document
Color copy of your national ID card, or passport if you are an international student.
Academic record
Copy of your high school report card or academic record.
Current photo
Recent color digital photo with a light background.
Where to study
Campuses where Nursing is offered
Why ECOTEC
Why study Nursing at ECOTEC?

Degree recognized in Spain and the U.S.
Your undergraduate degree is recognized in Spain and the United States (conditions apply depending on the program).




International certifications
Complement your degree with certifications from Meta, Google, Microsoft, and IBM.


Recognized quality
ECOTEC is part of the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education Latin America Rankings.



Three campuses
Study in Samborondón, Guayaquil, or La Costa, with modern classrooms, laboratories, and green areas.
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions about Nursing
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What does a nurse with a bachelor's degree do?
They assess the patient's physical and emotional condition, develop the nursing diagnosis, and plan the care the patient needs. They also administer prescribed treatments, prevent complications, control infections, and educate the patient and their family. Nursing in Ecuador is practiced in hospitals as well as in health centers and community programs.
How long is the Nursing program at ECOTEC?
The Nursing program at ECOTEC University takes 4 years, in an on-campus format. The curriculum is organized by semesters, and you can review it in full in the curriculum map on this page.
What degree will I earn if I study Nursing?
When you graduate, you earn the degree of Licenciado/a en Enfermería (Bachelor's in Nursing). The program is approved by the Council for Higher Education (CES) under resolution RPC-SO-24-No.359-2025, and your degree is registered with SENESCYT, so it is officially valid in Ecuador.
At which campus can I study Nursing?
You can study Nursing at the Samborondón Campus (Vía Samborondón, km 13.5) and the Guayaquil Campus (Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, km 2.5). Choose the campus closest to you: the curriculum is the same at each one.
What is the difference between Nursing and Medicine?
Medicine focuses on diagnosing diseases and defining medical treatment. Nursing is concerned with the comprehensive care of the person: it carries out the care plan, monitors progress, supports the patient during recovery, and educates on prevention. Both professions work as a team, but each has its own scope of decision-making and responsibility.
What are the requirements to study Nursing at ECOTEC?
To begin your admission to Nursing, you need your identity document (national ID card or passport), your high school academic record or report card, and a recent photograph. An admissions advisor will confirm whether any additional documents are needed and will guide you through the entire process.
What skills do I need to study Nursing?
It helps to have a calling to serve, along with empathy and patience to support people during difficult times. You also need observation skills, good communication, teamwork, and the composure to make decisions under pressure. An interest in biology and chemistry is useful, because the program combines basic sciences with clinical practice from the early levels.
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